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03-09-20, 09:44
Worrywart1234

Lexapro

Is anybody on here taking this? I took my first tablet today, and knew exactly when the tablet started working because my face went hot and I felt a bit drunk. It eased after the first hour, but I still feel a bit light headed or dizzy or something and a bit warm.
03-09-20, 10:50
lilysmith123

Re: Lexapro

Hi worrywart! I could share this name too. I haven't taken lexapro, but when I did try sertraline, I had the same feelings. My face even felt like I was moving in slow motion! Very light headed, feeling drunk, upset tummy. All normal :)
03-09-20, 15:27
nomorepanic

Re: Lexapro

Hi

This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your issue.

This is nothing personal - it just enables us to keep posts about the same problems in the relevant forums so other members with any experience with the issues can find them more easily.

Please also read this post:

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=213239
04-09-20, 01:47
panic_down_under

Re: Lexapro

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worrywart1234

Is anybody on here taking this? I took my first tablet today, and knew exactly when the tablet started working because my face went hot and I felt a bit drunk. It eased after the first hour, but I still feel a bit light headed or dizzy or something and a bit warm.

These are fairly typical initial escitalopram side-effects, although they can also be triggered by anxiety about taking the med. Serotonin isn't just a brain neurotransmitter. It has many roles in the body and AD triggered increased serotonin activity may disrupt these other functions for a while until bio-feedback mechanism kick-in and reduce serotonin synthesis and expression. While they can sometimes be unpleasant and scary these initial side-effects don't usually indicator physical harm.